Veterinary Surgeon - Peterborough
| Posting date: | 10 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £68,000 to £72,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 August 2025 |
| Location: | PE7 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-54257-20726 |
Summary
Certificate Holder Veterinary Surgeon – Medical Bias
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Type: Full-Time (Part-Time Considered)
• No OOHs, No On-Call, No Bank Holidays – Enjoy true work-life balance
• Join a Certificate-Holding, Medically-Focused Team – Work alongside experienced vets in a clinically progressive environment
• Recently Refurbished, Spacious Practice – With natural light, modern facilities, on-site parking, and even a garden!
• Flexible Working Options – Full-time or part-time roles considered to suit your lifestyle
• Generous Benefits Package – Includes a superb salary up to £72,000 and a quarterly Lead Vet Contribution Scheme with the potential to earn up to 20% on top of your salary
Are you a Certificate Holder Vet with a medical bias looking for your next rewarding role? Join a supportive, progressive, and friendly team in the beautiful cathedral city of Peterborough!
My client is a well-established, multi-vet small animal practice, renowned for delivering exceptional care and earning the trust of a loyal client base. Following a recent refurbishment, the spacious and light-filled clinic offers a truly enjoyable working environment — complete with a bright reception area, dedicated staff room, and even a tranquil garden to relax in during breaks.
You’ll be working alongside an experienced and welcoming team including a Lead Vet (Certificate Holder in Medicine), Head Nurse, and Practice Manager. The clinic is fully equipped with cutting-edge diagnostics including digital X-ray, ultrasound, dental facilities, and more — allowing you to work to the highest clinical standards.
What’s on Offer:
• Full-time position (flexibility and part-time applications welcomed)
• No out-of-hours, no on-call, and no bank holiday work
• Spacious, modern facilities in a scenic setting
• On-site parking and great local amenities
• A culture of collaboration, respect, and clinical freedom
About You:
• RCVS registered with a passion for small animal medicine
• Certificate holder (or working toward) in internal medicine preferred
• Confident working both independently and as part of a team
• Client-focused with excellent communication and clinical skills
• Comfortable with occasional sole charge
Why Peterborough?
This vibrant city offers a blend of history, culture, and nature. From the stunning Gothic Peterborough Cathedral and tranquil Nene Park to the prehistoric Flag Fen and charming countryside walks around Sacrewell — there’s something for everyone. With excellent transport links, including direct trains to London, it’s a great place to live and work.
For more information or a friendly, informal chat about the role, please get in touch — I would love to hear from you!
The Package:
• An excellent salary of between £68,000 and £72,000 DOE
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health cash plan (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service
• Life Assurance 3 x salary
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support
• Quarterly Lead Vet Contribution Scheme with the potential to earn up to 20% on top of your salary
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish
• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities
• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid
• Sabbatical based on length of service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discount
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa and relocation support
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Will on 01904 570056 or email to w.kovach-ward@purovets.com
To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.
Ref no: JOB-54257